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January 2026

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8 rising Gaelic footballers to watch in the 2026 season

There will be plenty of opportunities for young players to impress this year.

21 Jan

uncapped

Edogbo and Doak included in Ireland's Six Nations squad

Andy Farrell has handed recalls to a number of players who haven’t featured recently.

Murray Kinsella

21 Jan

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Nearly there

Hugo Keenan hoping to return from injury in 'next couple of weeks'

21 Jan

5

On the Move

Republic of Ireland's Obafemi joins Blackpool on loan from Burnley

Updated 21 Jan

6

The Picks

Penaud, Fickou, and Alldritt left out of France squad ahead of Six Nations opener with Ireland

21 Jan

13

European Rugby

Doris the only Irish player to make the cut for EPCR Player of the Year award

21 Jan

3

Blow

Injured Capuozzo misses out on Italy's Six Nations squad

21 Jan

2

veteran

Connacht confirm signing of loosehead Francois van Wyk from Bath

21 Jan

11

Extension

John Hodnett signs new Munster deal until 2028

21 Jan

9

Future Star

Mayo teen Eoghan Jennings wins first Junior Australian Open qualifier

21 Jan

1

Tennis

Alcaraz, Sabalenka, and 'near perfect' Gauff surge into Australian Open third round

21 Jan

Save the Date

Lions announce fixtures for 2027 women's tour, including three-Test series against New Zealand

21 Jan

reset

Man City must 'change the dynamic' after humiliating Champions League defeat

21 Jan

5

GIVING BACK

'You don't have too many worries when you see what some kids do on a day-to-day basis'

21 Jan

1

Next Level

Inside Connacht's impressive new 'game changer' of a stadium

The completed Clan Stand at Dexcom Stadium will be unveiled on Saturday against Leinster.

Murray Kinsella

21 Jan

23

foundations

Ulster looking to extend Mark Sexton's contract as feelgood factor sweeps through province

21 Jan

6

new dawn

What do leading ladies football stars think of the new rules?

21 Jan

return of the mack

'It'll be a struggle' - Hansen unlikely to play again this season

21 Jan

10

the championship

Mixed fortunes for Irish stars with relegation and play-offs on agenda in Championship

20 Jan

1

Wrap

Mbappe keeps Real Madrid show on the road as Sporting shock PSG

20 Jan

1

big win

Spurs make light work of Dortmund to provide relief for Thomas Frank

20 Jan

1

Double trouble

Magnificent seven for Arsenal as they cruise into Champions League last 16 with 100% record

20 Jan

16

The Leader

Paul Geaney named Kerry captain for 2026 to cap All-Ireland club celebrations

20 Jan

concerns

Could Wales go on strike during the Six Nations? Steve Tandy says it's just 'speculation'

20 Jan

8

caught cold

Rodri sees red as brilliant Bodo Glimt tear Man City asunder

A 3-1 defeat in Arctic Circle flattered away side as hopes of avoiding Champions League play-off round suffer blow.

20 Jan

13

Ireland U20s

'He’s pretty tame. He likes us to figure it out on our own': Tom Wood on his famous father's influence

20 Jan

1

Pastures new

Joe Joyce set to leave Connacht and sign for Gloucester

20 Jan

10

squad update

Ulster without Jacob Stockdale for Scarlets trip while Stewart Moore suffers knee injury

20 Jan

6

leading lights

Scores, stars, and dramatic comebacks - the moments that lit up club football season

An epic championship concluded on Sunday in Croke Park.

20 Jan

4

Homecoming

'I'd love to end my career here in Ireland' - Katie Taylor eyes Croke Park send-off

Bray fighter also expresses frustration at gender pay gap in boxing.

Updated 20 Jan

10

Ladies Football

Lidl and LGFA extend deal to 2030 - bringing total investment to €22.5 million

20 Jan

Life of Brian

Munster 21-year-old back row Gleeson signs new contract

20 Jan

21

Return

Jonny Gray and Dave Cherry included in 40-man Scotland squad for Six Nations

20 Jan

21

squad announcement

Here's the Ireland squad - and their new captain - for the U20 Six Nations

20 Jan

39

Selection

Lake named as captain as Wales unveil Six Nations squad

20 Jan

4

Tennis

Osaka steals show at Australian Open as Sinner strolls through

Updated 20 Jan

2

fresh thinking

FAI appoint Gary Cronin as assistant coach to Carla Ward's women's national team

20 Jan

13

PodcastThe 42FM

What’s Ireland’s problem with cyclists?

Explanation

'I have to make it clear it wasn’t disrespectful' - Szoboszlai responds to Hourihane criticism

20 Jan

2

Squad

Cork and Tipperary name panels for GAA hurling league campaigns

20 Jan

1

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